Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 18, 2008, the Registrant issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1

announcing the declaration of a cash dividend.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

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The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated September 18, 2008.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the

Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the

undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.

By: /s/ F. STEPHEN WARD

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F. Stephen Ward

Executive Vice President &

Chief Financial Officer

Dated: September 18, 2008

Exhibit Index

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Exhibit

Number Description of Exhibit

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99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated September 18, 2008.